Chester Capparelli, 79

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Chester Capparelli

Hasbrouck Heights – Chester John "Chet" Capparelli, 79, died June 8.

Born in Jersey City to the late Salvatore and Maria (Stratico) Capparelli, he lived in Union City and graduated from Union Hill High School. From there he graduated from St. John's University and became a pharmacist. He worked in Haggerty's Drug Store in Weehawken for many years. In 1965, he became a pharmaceutical representative for Ciba-Geigy. Eventually the company became Novartis where he was a Senior Medical Representative. He loved his job and was a familiar face around Bergen and Passaic counties for 28 years. He lived in Hasbrouck Heights for 49 years. He was an avid sports fan. He loved the original baseball Giants and when they moved he became a "Crazy" Mets fan. He also loved the New York Giants, the Knicks and the NY Rangers.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Barbara A. Capparelli; his children, Doreen G. Dipasupil of Woodcliff Lake, Lisa A. Bunnell and her husband, Steve, of Dallas, Texas and Glenn B. Capparelli of Hasbrouck Heights; a sister-in-law, Gail Kennedy of Clifton, a sister Irene Bazzini and her husband, Robert, of Ridgewood; three grandchildren, Miles, Kyle and Aidan; and seven nieces and nephews.

Chester Capparelli, 79

Community News (Lodi Edition)

Chester Capparelli

Hasbrouck Heights – Chester John "Chet" Capparelli, 79, died June 8.

Born in Jersey City to the late Salvatore and Maria (Stratico) Capparelli, he lived in Union City and graduated from Union Hill High School. From there he graduated from St. John's University and became a pharmacist. He worked in Haggerty's Drug Store in Weehawken for many years. In 1965, he became a pharmaceutical representative for Ciba-Geigy. Eventually the company became Novartis where he was a Senior Medical Representative. He loved his job and was a familiar face around Bergen and Passaic counties for 28 years. He lived in Hasbrouck Heights for 49 years. He was an avid sports fan. He loved the original baseball Giants and when they moved he became a "Crazy" Mets fan. He also loved the New York Giants, the Knicks and the NY Rangers.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Barbara A. Capparelli; his children, Doreen G. Dipasupil of Woodcliff Lake, Lisa A. Bunnell and her husband, Steve, of Dallas, Texas and Glenn B. Capparelli of Hasbrouck Heights; a sister-in-law, Gail Kennedy of Clifton, a sister Irene Bazzini and her husband, Robert, of Ridgewood; three grandchildren, Miles, Kyle and Aidan; and seven nieces and nephews.